LOGIN“There’s my emotionally unstable princess,” Sav announces sarcastically. Selena snorts. “You two are never allowed to leave me alone with my thoughts again.” I stand and wrap her into a quick hug. “That’s what we’re here for.” “Also,” Sav adds, standing too, “we’re about to spend an unreaso
Morning sunlight pours through the curtains of my suite at Hotel ZaZa, dragging me slowly out of sleep. For a few peaceful seconds, I stay curled beneath the blankets, warm and comfortable, half dreaming about Greg’s voice from the night before. Then reality returns. Dallas, Texas. Flights home toda
“No,” I agree softly. “That’s what makes it worse.” Greg nods grimly. For a moment, neither of us spoke. Then Greg leans back against the couch cushions. “Well,” he says carefully, “my day was significantly less emotionally traumatic.” I narrow my eyes immediately. “That sounds suspicious already.
By the time I finally return to my room at Hotel ZaZa that night, the city outside has transformed into a sea of glowing lights and distant music drifting up from the streets below. Dinner with Sav and Selena stretched on for hours. What started as a simple meal turned into cocktails, desserts we ab
“You don’t have to thank us for existing,” I tell her firmly. Sav nods. “You’re stuck with us.” Selena looks emotional for a second, but quickly covers it with a smile. “Lucky me.” The three of us slide out of the booth and gather our bags. I am still laughing at something Sav said as we start tow
The afternoon Texas heat wraps around Sav and me as we climb out of the cab and make our way toward the small Mexican restaurant Selena has picked for lunch. The place sits on a lively corner in Uptown Dallas, bright colored tiles decorating the entrance while music drifts softly through the open do
We stand in the lobby waiting for the elevator to arrive, Garrett is standing behind me leaning down nibbling and sucking on my ear. If I were wearing any panties, they would be soaked right now. That’s the surprise waiting for Garrett. I have gone commando under my dress. I feel myself getting wett
“We will be fine, babe, I have confidence that your folks will love me and support our relationship.” I nod and revel in his confidence. He’s right, we will be fine, I just need to believe it myself. I have never been the one who lacks confidence. I have always executed it. Maybe I lost who I used t
I pick up the black dress and slid into the bathroom to put it on. It’s a short A-line black dress with sheer embellished sleeves and a lace-up back. It looks stunning on me. It hugs my curves and makes it look like I have legs for days. I fasten the top lace around the shoulders for the sleeves of
Later that night, I am in my hotel room getting ready for this dinner with the guy I’m dating and my parents. I can’t truly say if Garrett is my boyfriend, as we haven’t had a conversation to make things official. Well, we’ve not exactly had the time to have this conversation. Our calls and texts la







